Although Schalke played well for much of the match, the result showed that there was still some work to be done by sporting director Christian Heidel in the final week of the transfer window.

Midfield, in particular, was a problem where Schalke struggled to compensate the departure of Leon Goretzka and Max Meyer.

That hole was then filled by Sebastian Rudy early in the week see below. Both are wing backs, which will give this Schalke side a much more dynamic look and will mean more focus on the wing play rather than slow possession game through the midfield.

It is a strategy that could work well against a conservative Hertha Berlin side. Hertha have not won a match at the Veltins-Arena in ten games and under Pal Dardai favour a conservative approach.

That approach has been criticised at times in Germany. Hertha, playing in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in Europe, are often accused of being boring to watch.

As a result, attendance numbers have been poor at the Olympiastadion in Berlin prompting the club to give away tickets to under year-olds.

Whether that move will work remains to be seen. On matchday 1 Hertha defeated 1. It was a positive start to the season, but at the same time, the match left much to be desired.

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Salomon Kalou Hertha Berlin right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Jordan Torunarigha Hertha Berlin wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Abdul Rahman Baba FC Schalke 04 left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner. Breel Embolo FC Schalke 04 header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Assisted by Daniel Caligiuri with a cross. Conceded by Niklas Stark. Liverpool now hope that a one-year loan deal to the Bundesliga will help the midfielder to make the next step in his development.

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